The Council for North American Policy produces factsheets, infographics, informational videos, podcasts, and research pieces covering a wide range of topics related to the North America.
As part of the Mexico-United States project, the Council’s sister site The Two Eagles: is great resource for people interested on Mexico-U.S. relations. To visit this site please click HERE.
Similarly, as part of the Canada-United States project, the Council’s sister site 49th North is great resource for people interested on Canada – U.S. relations. To visit this site please click HERE.
The Council also writes papers and conducts presentations and conferences regarding the most relevant topics in the region such as Trade, Energy, Security, Public Policy, Immigration, & Economic Development
At the foundation of our four research and training programs are three core public policy objectives:
- We aim to embrace further economic integration in North America as a proven mechanism for raising regional standards of living and promoting further cooperation and prosperity.
- We must adopt an energy policy that balances cheap, clean, and secure energy while relying extensively on the capacity North American market as a whole.
- To be competitive in the world economy, we must reshape our public institutions to take advantage of the unique situation and potential of the North American region.
While are main areas of research, energy, trade, public policy, & security, are vastly different topics, our programs are not a discrete operation, but contributes to the broader Council’s goal of finding inter-related policy solutions. For example, energy policy cannot be treated separately from trade policy as oil is the largest commodity traded in NAFTA. Together, the four programs create an environment where specialists from all of these areas can synergize their thinking into solving concrete policy problems. The Council’s design links fields of knowledge in ways that mirror the needs of the regional future.
Recent Work:
Trump’s Flawed Logic Regarding US-Mexico Relations – Fair Observer
The Trump administration’s proposed Mexico policies regarding immigration and trade will make America’s fears a reality. Minutes after descending from the golden escalator at Trump Tower, Donald Trump fired the first salvo at what would eventually become one of his...
Canada, Mexico tighten trade ties while US grows skittish
Many U.S. voters have shown this year that they're skittish on foreign trade, but two close U.S. allies are moving in the opposite direction. Canada is strengthening direct economic and political ties with Mexico, the two NAFTA members firming up their relationship as...
Canada, U.S., Mexico to share energy data – Winnipeg Free Press
Energy data and information is now being shared across North America, the continent’s most powerful energy ministers announced at the signing of a memorandum of understanding on climate change and energy collaboration. At a media event held in Winnipeg today, Canada's...
Daily chart: Adjusting the taps on oil price | The Economist
HOW will the falling oil price affect profitability and production? Who pumps how much at what price? Depending on geography, some reserves are more expensive to exploit than others and only a high oil price can justify the costs. This interactive graphic allows you...
Crowdfunding in Mexico… a New Approach for Startup Financing
Crowdfunding is much more than just funding for startups, entrepreneurs or SMEs. It is also getting professional business advice on how to build and consolidate a project and leveraging an ample business network and mentorship.
Repercussion of Declining Oil Prices on the Mexican Economy
Financial markets, currencies, banks, government budget estimates, financial results, etc., are impacted by the price of crude, and Mexico is no exception. The acute weakening in oil prices over the past months has put Mexico´s economy in a difficult position,...
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Chronicle of a Ruling Foretold: Apotex vs. United States under NAFTA’s Chapter 11
The Office of the Spokesperson of the United States State Department has good judgment when it comes to establishing the hierarchy of the statements it releases to the press and the public about its foreign policy actions. On August 25, 2014, the Office issued a media...
Buenos augurios para la Reforma Energética | Revista Merca2.0
México aprobó recientemente una serie de reformas. En ésta columna ya hemos comentado la sección petrolera de la Reforma Energética. No obstante, no hemos dado el suficiente espacio al impacto que la Reforma Energética en su conjunto tendrá desde el punto de vista...